Bench - Beef Shoppe Manager Level V (South Raleigh)

Lowes Foods•Garner, NC

About The Position

The Beef Shoppe Manager is responsible for ensuring effective and profitable meat department operations through sales maximization and host growth. After training, Bench Department Managers are expected to fill a Department Manager role within 30 miles of their home. If no position is open, they remain in the bench role until one becomes available. This position supports store locations in the Apex, Clayton, Garner, and Holly Springs areas. The manager oversees the entire meat department, including fresh and frozen meat and seafood, and works closely with the DSD Receiver and scan coordinator. The role includes guest service, financial results, product preparation, merchandising, ordering, scheduling, staff supervision and development, food safety, sanitation, pricing and inventory-related audits, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements. The manager also helps maintain a safe, enthusiastic, guest-focused environment and may perform other tasks assigned by the store manager.

Requirements

Skill and knowledge associated with a high school education.
3–4 years of progressive supermarket experience.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds constantly.
Ability to read and understand information and directions.
Knowledge of meat operations.
Ability to supervise people, including training and development.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements on the job.
Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills.
Ability to bend, kneel, stand, and push or pull stock carts for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from the meat department, as measured through mystery shops and management observation; this may include assisting on the front end.
Achieve budgeted financial results.
Prepare products for sale by cutting, slicing, trimming, wrapping, weighing, and pricing them according to Lowes Foods standards.
Implement and maintain an in-store selling culture through company merchandising programs, sales themes, in-stock conditions, product variety, cutting lists, and participation in weekly sales meetings.
Handle ordering and pre-order preparation, including inventorying coolers; measure and respond to out-of-stocks.
Schedule the department.
Ensure the department complies with company standards, as measured by ALI audits.
Set performance expectations for direct reports, hold them accountable for productivity goals, and review performance and provide ongoing and annual appraisal feedback.
Teach and train departmental staff; build a talent-planning bench and develop and execute plans for high-potential and promotable individuals.
Maintain departmental sanitation and compliance with safe food-handling practices.
Maintain coolers and freezers to standard.
Execute weekly pricing audits, weekly pull lists, flyer recaps, and monthly ALI self-audits.
Take ownership of the entire meat department, including fresh and frozen meat and seafood, and work closely with the DSD Receiver and scan coordinator.
Create an enthusiastic, guest-focused environment embedded in a selling culture.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations, as well as company policies.
Maintain a safe department for guests and hosts.
Make PA announcements.
Perform other tasks assigned by the store manager.